On July 16, the Union Cabinet approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhannya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), a flagship initiative announced in the Union Budget earlier this year. Addressing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the scheme merges 36 existing schemes from...
Kanoria Foundation, under the Chairmanship of Dr H P Kanoria, in collaboration with Bengal Shristi and Srihari Global School, organised a series of awareness activities focused on this year’s global theme: “Beating Plastic Pollution” and undertook a tree plantation drive in observance of World...
Environmental pollution is one of the most urgent global challenges, posing severe threats to the environment, human health, and biodiversity. Its effects are widespread, impacting air, water, soil, and ecosystems. The rapid pace of industrialization, urbanization, and unsustainable consumption has ...
In September 2024, the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Committee released a paper titled *Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24*. This study goes beyond mere growth rates, providing a comprehensive analysis of the economic performance of Indian states over nearly 65...
India faces significant challenges in achieving self-sufficiency in edible oils and pulses. Recently, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the new Union Minister of Agriculture, emphasized the need for India to meet its own requirements in these essential agricultural commodities. Chouhan, renowned for his leader...
World Environment Day was celebrated on June 5th at Hari Kunj, New Alipore, Kolkata, featuring an engaging and educational event tailored for children. Dr. H.P. Kanoria and Sunita Kanoria graced the occasion, which aimed to cultivate a sense of environmental stewardship among young participants.The ...
Cyclone Remal, the first tropical storm of the season, struck eastern India and neighboring Bangladesh on May 26. The cyclone, with winds exceeding 110 km/h, resulted in at least 23 fatalities and left millions without power. In West Bengal, the storm uprooted trees, damaged power lines, and caused ...
Water scarcity is a pressing issue affecting numerous cities across India, with projections indicating that the situation will worsen in the coming years. India, with about 18 percent of the world’s population but only 4 percent of the world’s water resources (NITI Aayog Report, 2017), is among ...
World Earth Day, observed annually on April 22 worldwide, commemorates contemporary environmental advancements and promotes awareness of the imperative to conserve Earth and its resources. Earth Day 2024 adopts the theme ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ to spotlight the pollution stemming from the escalati...
In a transformative move towards sustainable energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a 30% increase in global biofuel demand over the next five years, anticipating an additional 38 billion liters by 2028. This surge is primarily led by emerging economies like Brazil, Indonesia, and In...
